Posting BEFORE and AFTER pics.

Christy · **Posting BEFORE and AFTER pics.**

Almost a year ago this month I started winning back my body. I started running more, lifting weights more, and living a healthier lifestyle. I took pictures a year ago that I plan on posting on here along with current pictures of me. I hope to show you that we all have our struggles and we all need the encouragement. If I were to post these pictures, I am hoping someone else will share their's too. Granted, my pictures will only be posted for twenty four hours and then deleted!!!! But I do want to be proud of what I have accomplished.

So on OCT 23rd I hope you all will join me in posting your progress pics. It's not an easy thing to share...I realize, but it is instrumental in staying motivated and encouraged!

maggiebugjuice · 10-02-2007, 07:33 AM

Looking forward to it Christy! Way to go, takes a lot of courage to post pictures like that.

3boys2anglz · 10-02-2007, 07:39 AM

I'm up for it! I'll even do mine over the past year and a half and then post where I'm at on the 23rd.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Christy · 10-02-2007, 07:41 AM

Marcy!!!! What a beautiful transformation!!! You go girl!!!! You look fabulous! Keep up the good work (and do share your secrets)

meghannsnanny · 10-02-2007, 07:51 AM

Wow you look great! I wish I had some to share--I have gained even more the past year

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Christy · 10-02-2007, 07:52 AM

No worries girl. Strap on your pedometer and get moving with us this month.....no time like the present!

sunburn107 · 10-02-2007, 09:11 AM

You look great!

3boys2anglz · 10-02-2007, 10:37 AM

Thanks so much for all the nice comments!! It was a hard won victory to start getting the weight off, especially since I'm an emotional eater in the midst of a lot of turmoil and stress in my life. I was spurred into action by seeing the top photo and getting ready to turn 40. I was absolutely SHOCKED by how fat I was in that picture (WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME?!?!?). I had no idea!

It's simple math, ladies. You have to burn more than you take in to lose. That means you have to eat less, exercise more or both. I was doing just enough moving to maintain the2500-3000 calorie a day diet that I was eating and stayed at 172 for 4 years. I didn't gain but I didn't lose anything either. I joined E-Diets at the end of January and I started tracking what I was eating. I kept my calories to 1200-1300/day and drank about 80 ounces of water/day. I also started doing some of the Exercise on Demand videos on my TV and walking some. I stuck to this pretty religiously (Friday was my weigh in day so Friday night was Margarita time!).

I lost almost 30 lbs. between January and June then maintained all summer long. I lost another 5-6 lbs. before Christmas and was within 8 lbs of my goal weight (130). I have fallen off everything since then and gained 12 back so I now have 20 lbs. to go. I am starting to get back on track and hope to have the 20 off by the end of the year.

It's really hard work and anyone who tells you different is not making permanent changes in their life. I spent years trying the latest weight loss supplements, starving myself, did the soup diet to fit into my wedding dress, etc. I wish I could tell you it's easy but it takes a lot of effort all the time. It did become easier when I saw the weight coming off and could buy new sizes and get rid of the old ones. I also rewarded myself with something each time I broke into a new 10 (i.e. 170, 160, 150, 140). I bought myself something, got a manicure, pedicure, massage, went to a movie, etc.

You can do this, girls but if you want it to really work, be in it for the long haul! I am living proof that it can be done!!!

lamby248 · 10-02-2007, 11:08 AM

That is an awesome story, Marcy! You do look fabulous!!

It IS tough.. Heck, I only want to loose 5 lbs and I can not get it off!!

I haven't joined eDiets, but I get their newsletter all the time and they have really good instructors/trainers and great suggestions for exercising, etc.

Great job for all your hard work...

MegNAbbysMom · 10-02-2007, 11:26 AM

Good job Marcy!

You look great!